The Welsh Assembly Government Annex

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC WRECK SITES

Cadw: 

• Attend meetings of the ACHWS and contribute to discussions as necessary;
• Provide EH with copies of papers to be circulated to members of the ACHWS in advance of meetings.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIVING SERVICES CONTRACT

Cadw shall:

• Agree on an annual basis, in consultation with other Devolved Administrations and EH, a schedule of work to be carried out the contractor in relation to wrecks in UK territorial waters adjacent to Wales;
• Agree with DCMS and EH, in consultation with other Devolved Administrations, any proposed changes to the agreed schedule of work.

Cadw shall be entitled to contact the contractor directly in order to discuss issues relating to designated wrecks or potential wreck sites situated in UK territorial waters adjacent to Wales.

FUNCTIONS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF WRECKS ACT 1973

In relation to designation of wreck sites situated in territorial waters adjacent to Wales Cadw shall:

• Consider advice received from the ACHWS and any other parties;
• Submit advice for a decision by Welsh Ministers;
• Lay the Order in the National Assembly for Wales.

In relation to licence applications for activity on designated wreck sites situated in territorial waters adjacent to Wales Cadw shall:

• Consider advice received from the ACHWS and any other parties;
Take the decision whether to grant the license and carry out all related consultation and correspondence.